John le Carre: The Biography

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Book of the Week: John le Carre: The Biography: Episode 1

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How the novelist's remarkable father, Ronnie, cast a long shadow over the family.

How the best-selling novelist's remarkable father, Ronnie, cast a long shadow over the family. Read by Stephen Boxer.

The life of John le Carre by Adam Sisman, is abridged for radio in 5 episodes by Katrin Williams:

'John le Carre' was born David Cornwell, and his early life was in thrall to a genial, vivid and rascally father called Ronnie, who was never short of surprises.

Reader: Stephen Boxer.

Producer: Duncan Minshull.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2015.

Book of the Week: John le Carre: The Biography

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Adam Sisman tells the life story of the British espionage writer. Read by Stephen Boxer

Adam Sisman tells the life story of the British espionage writer. Abridged by Katrin Williams. Read by Stephen Boxer

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